Los Angeles County / Public Works Department
Agency file
The Public Works Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 4,056 employees with median total compensation of $147,401; the highest distinct record was $746,657.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,056 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($147,401) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $237,419 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,778. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 22
Driller/Public Works Department
Erik Garcia is a Driller at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $199,484.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Rafael Sosa holds the role of Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,474.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Isaac Sediku works as a Senior Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Isaac earned $199,420 in 2025.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Kevin Liu works as a Financial Specialist III for Public Works Department. Kevin earned $199,400 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Gabriel Arenas is a Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $199,295.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Aaron Pasco holds the role of Head Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,284.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Bryan Kwan works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Bryan earned $199,144 in 2025.
District Tree Superintendent/Public Works Department
Richard Olguin works as a District Tree Superintendent for Public Works Department. Richard earned $198,892 in 2025.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Nancy Guinn works as a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate for Public Works Department. Nancy earned $198,857 in 2025.
Survey Party Chief I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, William Meehan serves as a Survey Party Chief I. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,550.
Senior Welder-Fitter/Public Works Department
Kossy Smith Ii holds the role of Senior Welder-Fitter at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,529.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Orlando Almader is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $198,476.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Dena Pina holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,471.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ruperto Hernandez works as a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Ruperto earned $198,412 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Phuong Thong holds the role of Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,358.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Abram Estrada holds the role of District Building & Safety Engineering Associate at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,312.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nicole Torres serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,191.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Elias Herrera holds the role of Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,185.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Gerardo Castillo Jaramillo works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Gerardo earned $198,154 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Miguel Garibay Jr holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $198,118.
Survey Supervisor I,Flood Control/Public Works Department
Roy Macias is a Survey Supervisor I,Flood Control at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $198,063.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Clifford Ford serves as a Senior Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $197,841.
Network Systems Administrator II/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Orlin is a Network Systems Administrator II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,746.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Alexander De La Cerda is a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,686.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Andrew Nguyen works as a Senior Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Andrew earned $197,587 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Belal Tabannaj works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Belal earned $197,545 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Irma Vasquez serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $197,480.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Silvestre Cervantes serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $197,404.
Landscape Architect/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Gallagher serves as a Landscape Architect. Their 2025 pay totaled $197,361.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Rori Rubio-Basquez works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Public Works Department. Rori earned $197,252 in 2025.
Building Inspector II/Public Works Department
James Crabb holds the role of Building Inspector II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,167.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Roberto Angulo Rodriguez holds the role of Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,109.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Jannie Eng works as a Capital Projects Manager, Pw for Public Works Department. Jannie earned $197,073 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Amy Lee is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $197,064.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Public Works Department
Omega Woods works as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for Public Works Department. Omega earned $197,055 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Filiberto Delgado works as a Electro-Mechanic for Public Works Department. Filiberto earned $196,877 in 2025.
Survey Party Chief I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vanessa Langsfeld serves as a Survey Party Chief I. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,732.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Bowen Liang holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,700.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Rodney Fernando is a Head Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $196,697.
Electro-Mechanic Supervisor/Public Works Department
Gustavo Miranda holds the role of Electro-Mechanic Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,695.